Reader question: “What is the best way to hide under-eye bags?” —@bajash“Under-eye bags, help!!!” —@krebsseven“Born with under-eye bags and nothing seems to help. Anything you’d recommend?” —@elissagrace1 Considering that the skin under your eyes is ten times thinner than any other skin on your body, it’s kind of ironic that it often looks the thickest (read: puffiest). Alas, the most visible area of our face is the place that’s plagued with the most puffiness, and even the best concealer in the world can only do so much against swollen half-moons....

When to Plant Garlic Garlic is a cool-season crop. It’s planted in the fall, typically after the first light frost of the year. But it can be planted any time before the ground freezes. Garlic is a bulb. Like other spring bulbs, it needs to go through a “chilling” period. This chilling period stimulates a bio-chemical response that “turns on” flower formation and initiates root growth. Garlic needs a chilling period of at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit for about four to eight weeks....

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to using a cooler is preventing the ice from melting quickly, which can make your food soggy (not to mention unsafe) and your drinks hot. And what’s worse than warm beer? Luckily, all you need are a couple of household items and some genius packing hacks to prolong your cooling capacity. 9 Tips for Keeping Your Ice From Melting in a Cooler RELATED: 17 Genius Tips and Ideas for an Effortless Outdoor Party RELATED: 7 Major Mistakes You’re Making With Your Freezer

One of my favorite things about movie night is the snacks and just like at a buffet, I love being able to sample a bunch of different snacks rather than just finish off a bucket of popcorn. Last year for Halloween I made this super fun dessert board and I thought I’d share what I learned about how to make a dessert board from that experience! A dessert board with a few movie night snacks like popcorn, pretzels, and pistachios for a little salty bonus....

I’m a big fan of charcuterie boards, but I’ll be the first to admit that they can get expensive, especially if you’re doing a particular theme or color scheme like I did with this Halloween dessert board. That’s why I’m so excited to share this simple summer charcuterie board, it’s actually really reasonably priced to make and a great option if you want to make a charcuterie board on a budget!...

Whether using fresh tomatoes or canned, crushed tomatoes or a blend of whole and crushed, you want to start with top-notch tomatoes. When using canned, the long-entrenched wisdom is to look to San Marzano tomatoes from Campania, Italy. But many tomato wonks now believe that the best California tomatoes have surpassed Italy’s finest. If you live beyond the reach of excellent smaller-batch California canned tomato brands, like Bianco DiNapoli, you can order them online....

Method #1: Classic blended pesto with cooked basil This traditional recipe departs from Ligurian tradition slightly by using cooked basil. Whole leaves get a boiling bath for 10 seconds before they are shocked in cold water, arresting the cooking as it begins. The sauce that results is a good one: vibrant and flavorful, bright green and photogenic, close to what you think of when you think of pesto. It will surely satisfy a craving for the Ligurian sauce....

First, the most important thing you can do is try not to carve your pumpkin too early. We know that’s tough to do. The long lead-up to Halloween is arguably the best part of the holiday—that’s when you go pumpkin picking and bring out your spooky Halloween decorations. However, prematurely carved pumpkins can more easily fall prey to bugs or poor conditions. Next, follow these simple steps to prolong its life, whether your pumpkin will be carved or left whole....

What is meditation? Despite meditation’s rich, multifaceted history and various forms, the basic concept of meditating can be distilled into something surprisingly approachable for beginners—and practical for skeptics. “At its core, meditation is an intentional, contemplative practice,” says Jamie Price, the former cofounder and president of meditation app MyLife. “In a traditional sense, the word ‘meditation’ has been translated to mean ’to become familiar’ and ’to cultivate.’ Meditation affords you the opportunity to become familiar with your mind—your habits and patterns of thinking—and then provides the means to transform it....

With so many outlandish answers floating around, we consulted with a panel of three beverage experts to set the record straight: Doug Brickel, beverage director and partner at Cork & Kerry and owner of private event and consulting company Cabezas y Colas Cocktails; Hannah Selinger, certified sommelier and freelance lifestyle writer; and Alex Ortiz, a current strategy and operations consultant and former full-time bartender. Here are their takes on which tricks for opening wine without a corkscrew are worth keeping in your back pocket and which ones will only horrify your friends and family—and maybe even ruin your day in a major way....

So how’s a girl to choose? According to experts, the best shape for you depends on the shape and length of your fingers. Typically, your nail shape should follow the natural shape of your cuticle line and accentuate your natural finger shape. To eliminate confusion at your next nail appointment (whether that’s with just yourself or a professional manicurist), we spoke with nail artists and manicure experts and asked them to share some nail shape knowledge....

How to Remove Stains from Clothes Act fast! Deal with stains when they happen. The longer you wait, the more the stain will set into the fibers. Treat the stained spot using the specific solutions below, then wash the item as instructed on the care label. Start with the mildest stain solution first, then work your way up to harsher or more involved methods. Never dry the garment until the stain is fully removed, or else the heat could set the stain....

Are Sparklers Legal Fireworks? According to the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA), “The definition of consumer fireworks varies from state to state, but can include everything from cone fountains to roman candles to multiple tube ‘cake’ devices to sparklers.” Sparklers should only be used if they’re legal in your municipality. (Check your state’s regulations in this directory of state fireworks control laws from the American Pyrotechnics Association.) However, the APA also says, “49 of the 50 U....

Sure, a large chunk of the U.S. population does have a 401(k) and consistent employment, so this standard advice applies—but there’s also a large group of people who don’t have a 401(k) or a traditional career path. (Plus, the number of people who are unemployed or who have experienced unemployment for an extended period of time is sure to be higher than ever after the pandemic.) While every situation is different, even for those with more traditional financial situations, there are a few things anyone with a non-traditional financial situation or career path can do to build retirement savings....

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And many times, the porch pirates get away with it, even if they’re caught on camera—it’s a low-level crime that often doesn’t get the attention of police. To help reduce the chances that your package disappears on you, try these tips that’ll go a long way toward thwarting the porch pirates. It’s easy to sign up for notifications from Fed Ex, UPS, and USPS, so you can get texts as your packages progress....

“Repetitive activities can contribute to aches, pains, and eventual injuries,” says Colleen Louw, PT, MEd, American Physical Therapy Association spokeswoman and physical therapist at the Ortho Spine Pain Clinic. If typing away on your keyboard, surfing the net on your tablet, and swiping on your phone are among your most-frequent activities, these are the exact motions Louw warns of. “Sitting at a desk while using a keyboard for hours daily can result in poor circulation to joints and muscles,” she says....

I knew it was going to happen–big boobs run in my family–but I wasn’t expecting them to get that big. My favorite VS and Gap bras no longer fit, and they no longer made bras in my size. I had to go to department stores with my mom and buy what I liked to call “grandma bras”–ugly tan bras with thick straps and lots of coverage. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I found bras that fit me that actually made me feel confident and sexy....

Instead of spooning frothy milk on top of the coffee, this whipped fluffy coffee goes on top of the milk. Simply mix together equal part instant coffee, granulated sugar, and water—about 2 tablespoons of each. We recommend whisking your ingredients in a stand mixer or with an electric whisk. The goal is to make the texture light and airy, like you would with whipped cream. Once your coffee begins to form stiff peaks, you’re done....

On This Episode More than half of American workers say they’re behind on their retirement savings, and 46% expect to retire with debt. Stefanie interviews Joe Saul-Sehy, personal finance expert and author, about how we can prepare our finances and our lifestyles for this retirement reality. Meet Our Caller “Cecilia” is a 60-year-old listener from New Jersey. She has spent her career working in the beauty industry and is hoping to retire within the next five years....